A passive adapter is the most basic type of Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter that is available. A passive Mini DisplayPort video adapter allows the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to communicate with any DVI monitor that does not support the Mini DisplayPort video output on the computer.

In contrast, IOGEAR's Active Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter will actively convert the display's DVI signal into a Mini DisplayPort signal for your GPU to interpret. These active adapters are required when connecting more than 2 displays to a video card such as an AMD Radeon GPU that supports Eyefinity technology. The native Mini DisplayPort signals are able to be recognized and controlled by the GPU, ensuring all the connected monitors are synchronized.

IOGEAR's Active Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter is the ideal hardware solution to convert any Mini DisplayPort output to an DVI output. This allows you to connect your Mini DisplayPort equipped video source (i.e. Computer, Laptop or Mini DisplayPort Graphics Card) to a DVI based monitor, projector or HDTV. The built-in chipset actively communicates with the GPU for a synchronized display working in harmony with your computer.

The IOGEAR Active Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter supports the latest Mini DisplayPort 1.2 standard for the best video playback, with resolutions of up to 3840x2160. This results in high levels of visual fidelity giving you the ability to display crisp content from your Mini DisplayPort equipped device on the latest DVI equipped displays.

IOGEAR's Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter features an extremely easy to use, Plug-N-Play design which requires no external power, software or drivers to be installed. Simply connect the adapter to the Mini DisplayPort video out on your computer or laptop and connect a DVI cable to your monitor and you are ready to go!

Active Mini DisplayPort to DVI Video Adapter:IOGEAR's Active Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter is the ideal hardware solution to convert any Mini DisplayPort output to an DVI output. This allows you to connect your Mini DisplayPort equipped video source (i.e. Computer, Laptop or Mini DisplayPort Graphics Card) to a DVI based monitor, projector or HDTV. The built-in chipset actively communicates with the GPU for a synchronized display working in harmony with your computer.

Mini DisplayPort 1.2 Compliant:The IOGEAR Active Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter supports the latest Mini DisplayPort 1.2 standard for the best video playback, with resolutions of up to 3840x2160. This results in high levels of visual fidelity giving you the ability to display crisp content from your Mini DisplayPort equipped device on the latest DVI equipped displays.

Plug-N-Play Solution:IOGEAR's Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter features an extremely easy to use, Plug-N-Play design which requires no external power, software or drivers to be installed. Simply connect the adapter to the Mini DisplayPort video out on your computer or laptop and connect a DVI cable to your monitor and you are ready to go!